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Easter and Trains

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Happy Easter, everyone! Easter is a time many look forward to, not just children and also big children. It is a sign of spring season and the start of the train seasons. After a few months of break, most clubs, museums and shows start to come out of hibernation and active once again. This spring, I had the opportunity to visit Intermodellbau 2014 in Dortmund. This is one of major exhibitions for the model-related hobbies such as model railways. As the annual Nuremberg Toys Fair is only opened to the trade, this Intermodellbau is open to the public where almost all major … Continue reading Easter and Trains

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Surprised Appearance in Eisenbahn-Romantik Magazine

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I received my Oct/Nov 2013 issue of the Eisenbahn-Romantik magazine and was surprised to find myself in this issue. This photo was taken at Internationale Modellbahnausstellung (IMA) in Köln-Deutz last year. Unfortunately I was wrongly identified as a Japanese railway fan …. sigh … Here are the original photo and the autograph. Continue reading Surprised Appearance in Eisenbahn-Romantik Magazine

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The Fun of Model Railroad Planning

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I could not think of any other hobby that is so multi-disciplinary and multi-facet. Could you? Come to think of it, even at the most basic level, this hobby involves some conceptualization and design work, carpentry, electrical and electronics, mechanical works, landscaping and painting and etc. I have quite some reference books from my earlier days of planning for a US-based layout but have since acquired some German railway books (it also helped me to improve my Deutsch). With my new Billy shelf, I have now a proper place for my books and within easy reach. As I am also … Continue reading The Fun of Model Railroad Planning

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Autograph Session with Hagen von Ortloff of SWR Eisenbahn Romantik

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Mr. Hagen von Ortloff is a familiar face among the railway fans in Germany. He is the moderator of the SWR Eisenbahn-Romantik program since its first airing in 1991. This was taken at Internationale Modellbahn Ausstellung 2012 in Köln Messe/Deutz. You can see his videos in SWR/Eisenbahn Romantik or in Youtube. Continue reading Autograph Session with Hagen von Ortloff of SWR Eisenbahn Romantik

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Model Layout Visits

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My Model Layout Visits Collection Here are the growing number of model layouts that I have visited over the years. Those that are highly recommended are in asterisk (*) LOXX Berlin Miniaturwelt in Alexa shopping complex, Alexanderplatz, Berlin, Germany (*) York Model Railway in York central station, Yorkshire, UK Miniatur Wunderland Album 1 and 2 in Hamburg, Germany (*) Internationale Modellbahnaustellung (IMA) in Göppingen, Germany German Rail fair Album 1 and 2 in Hannover Messe, Germany Modellbahnwelt in Oberhausen, Germany (*) Modellbau Süd Album 1 and 2 in Stuttgart Messe, Germany Internationale Modellbahnausstellung (IMA) in Cologne Messe/Deutz, Germany Continue reading Model Layout Visits

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Another Surprise Gift: Fleischmann N-scale BR 111 E-Loco

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I attended Internationale Modellbahn Ausstellung 2012 (International model railway exhibition) in Köln Messe/Deutz last Saturday. It was my first exhibition this year as I was too occupied at work and weekends to attend other exhibitions (usually I made it a point to visit 2-3 exhibitions per year). I participated in a lucky draw from Alba Publications and to my surprise and delight, I received a Fleischmann BR 111 E-Lok in DB red livery when I reached home last night. I still have not had a chance to test run it but it would make a wonderful addition to my other … Continue reading Another Surprise Gift: Fleischmann N-scale BR 111 E-Loco